Research Assistant, Office of Research Services - Surrey, Canada - Kwantlen Polytechnic University

Kwantlen Polytechnic University

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Surrey, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Description

Employee Group:

Casual Employee

Hours of Work (BCGEU):

- # of openings:

4

Hours Per Week (BCGEU):
Pay Level:

Casual Employee - Hourly Rate

Days of Work (BCGEU):
Employment Type:

Temporary Part Time

Internal Closing Date:

January 3, 2023

Travel Frequency:
External Closing Date:

January 3, 2023

Competition ID:

2209

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

These positions report to Dr. Asma Sayed

SUMMARY
This is a part-time position for a research assistant to work with and report to Canada Research Chair, Dr. Asma Sayed, on a number of research and writing projects based on South Asian literature and cinema.

This position requires occasionally working in-person with the supervisor from KPU's Surrey campus.
A major or minor in English, Creative Writing, Asian Studies, Film Studies, Social Justice will be given preference. Knowledge of South Asian languages such as Hindi, Gujarati, Punjabi, Urdu, etc. is an asset.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supporting with organizing events and workshops
Researching/Locating, collating, and annotating key literature
Research, editing and typing of academic journal articles and books
Develop and maintain files on issues related to the current project
Do library and online research as required
Assist with photocopying, typing, filing, and overall organization of materials
Communication with faculty, peers, relevant internal and external partners as directed
Prepare summary reports
Supporting with writing, citations, and document layout
Coauthoring short pieces with the supervisor
Creating infographics of key findings
Support with revising, editing, and analyzing written pieces

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience with researching, writing, editing
Ability to follow direction with mínimal supervision
Demonstrated strong attention to detail
Ability to use MS Office tools including databases for tracking or qualitative and/or quantitative studies
Good interpersonal, organization, research and writing skills
A professional and positive attitude

Does this role sound like it was made for you, yet you don't check every box?

We at KPU understand that experiences and qualifications may look differently for everyone and, if this job description is of interest to you, we encourage you to apply.

Note to Applicants:

We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with KPU. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Kwantlen Polytechnic University is committed to protecting the safety and welfare of employees, students, and the general public, and upholding the reputation and integrity of the University.

For this reason, final applicants will be asked to undergo a background check.